Outside the Classroom:
Japanese Classical Entertainment
Saturday, September 18Our students get a private performance
to get acquainted with Rakugo
This year, professional entertainers came to Naka-cho to do live musical, dramatic, and classical Japanese performances for our students. These artists rotate to different schools every year. The students loved their visit and the influence of this experience can be seen in the Cultural Festival this year, which consisted of a play, a magic show, dances, singing, and a comedy act.
This year, Rakugo was the Japanese classical entertainment. The entertainers planned different skits so that the students could understand the performances. The photo at the top of the page shows two student volunteers who are receiving a brief lesson in Rakugo performance.
We would like to extend a warm thank you to the performers.
A Student's Thoughts
Since I had never seen Rakugo before, I thought that it would be boring. It turned out to be so funny that I was doubled over laughing. I was really impressed that the performers could talk so much. I want to go to another rakugo performance again.
I liked Rakugo even before this performance, so I had a lot of fun.
I wanted to hear more. I hope they come again next year.
"I've seen that face before on TV...," I thought afterward. My perspective on Rakugo has changed. It's a lot of fun. Chanko-san is awesome!
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